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OON 479X

1981 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,079 mi
Last recorded44,079 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOON 479X
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 44,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 44,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade only cleans have of Zone A view, wiper blade does not cover area correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe to good ridge brake flexi hose area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,001 miles

damage to windscreen

wear to front anti roll bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,684 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,645 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 42,644 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,254 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower trailing arm

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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OON 479X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OON 479X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OON 479X registered?

OON 479X is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 September 1981.

Is OON 479X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OON 479X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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